<p>Seven people are dead and 21 have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nine coaches and the engine of the train jumped the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station. The accident took place at about 6.05 am Wednesday morning.</p>

<p>The train was heading to New Delhi from Malda in West Bengal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The injured have been taken to hospital. There are fears though that the death toll may rise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All passengers evacuated. Special&nbsp;train is being arranged to take them. It may take 24-36 hours for completion of clearance operations," the Northern Railways DRM told ANI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">7 dead,21 injured after engine&amp;9 coaches derailed.Injured taken to Dist Hospital in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Raebareli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Raebareli</a>.All passengers evacuated.Special train is being arranged to take them. It may take 24-36 hrs for completion of clearance op:DRM Northern Railways on New Farakka Express Train derailment <a href="https://t.co/UQOh3hHFIw">pic.twitter.com/UQOh3hHFIw</a></p>
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<p>The National Disaster Response Force meanwhile said there was no "live victim"&nbsp;trapped in the wreckage.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">6 died at the site of incident&amp;27 injured taken to hospital. 1 declared dead at the hospital. There is no live victim trapped now: Sanjeev Kumar, Team Commander NDRF, on New Farakka Express Train derailment near Harchandpur railway station this morning. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Raebareli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Raebareli</a> <a href="https://t.co/HeN6n9qWtr">pic.twitter.com/HeN6n9qWtr</a></p>
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<p>Railway Minister Piyush Goyal announced ex-gratia&nbsp;payment of Rs 5 lakh to the next of the kin of each of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh to those with serious injuries, and Rs 50,000 to those with minor injuries. He has also ordered an enquiry into the accident, which will be conducted by the&nbsp;Commission of Railway Safety, Northern Circle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh to the next of the kin of each the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those with serious injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi meanwhile tweeted that he was "anguished by the loss of lives".&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Anguished by the loss of lives due to a rail accident in Raebareli. Condolences to the bereaved families and I pray that the injured recover quickly. UP Government, Railways and NDRF are ensuring all possible assistance at the site of the accident: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpotVisuals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SpotVisuals</a>: Rescue and relief operations are underway at the spot where 9 coaches of New Farakka Express train derailed in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Raebareli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Raebareli</a>. 7 people died in the accident, 21 injured. <a href="https://t.co/JwukreeWVY">pic.twitter.com/JwukreeWVY</a></p>
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<p>Emergency helpline numbers have been set up at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction (what used to be Mughalsarai Junction) in UP and at Patna railway station in Bihar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The numbers are:</p>

<p>Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction — BSNL: 05412-254145, Railway phone no.: 027-73677.</p>

<p>Patna station — BSNL: 0612-2202290, 0612-2202291, 0612-220229, Railway phone no.: 025-83288.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">New Farakka Express train derailment in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Raebareli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Raebareli</a>: Railway Min has directed to effectively undertake relief&amp;rescue op &amp; provide best possible medical help to the injured. He has ordered an inquiry which will be conducted by Commission of Railway Safety, Northern Circle(file pic) <a href="https://t.co/llzbLCMWJk">pic.twitter.com/llzbLCMWJk</a></p>
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<p>ANI reported that Goyal had directed effective relief and rescue operations and that the "best possible medical help" be provided to the injured.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">CM Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the train accident 50 m from Harchandpur railway station. He has directed the DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide all possible relief and rescue. <a href="https://t.co/YRVTNQTqNw">https://t.co/YRVTNQTqNw</a></p>
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANINewsUP/status/1049846862977658880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>ANI reported earlier that Adityanath had taken cognisance of the accident and had directed the Harchandpur DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide "all possible relief".&nbsp;</p>


Seven people are dead and 21 have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district. Nine coaches and the engine of the train jumped the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station.

Seven people are dead and 21 have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district. Nine coaches and the engine of the train jumped the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station. The accident took place at about 6.05 am Wednesday morning. The train was heading to New Delhi from Malda in West Bengal. The injured have been taken to hospital. There are fears though that the death toll may rise. "All passengers evacuated. Special train is being arranged to take them. It may take 24-36 hours for completion of clearance operations," the Northern Railways DRM told ANI. 7 dead,21 injured after engine&9 coaches derailed.Injured taken to Dist Hospital in #Raebareli.All passengers evacuated.Special train is being arranged to take them. It may take 24-36 hrs for completion of clearance op:DRM Northern Railways on New Farakka Express Train derailment pic.twitter.com/UQOh3hHFIw — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 10, 2018 × The National Disaster Response Force meanwhile said there was no "live victim" trapped in the wreckage. 6 died at the site of incident&27 injured taken to hospital. 1 declared dead at the hospital. There is no live victim trapped now: Sanjeev Kumar, Team Commander NDRF, on New Farakka Express Train derailment near Harchandpur railway station this morning. #Raebareli pic.twitter.com/HeN6n9qWtr — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 10, 2018 × Railway Minister Piyush Goyal announced ex-gratia payment of Rs 5 lakh to the next of the kin of each of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh to those with serious injuries, and Rs 50,000 to those with minor injuries. He has also ordered an enquiry into the accident, which will be conducted by the Commission of Railway Safety, Northern Circle. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh to the next of the kin of each the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those with serious injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi meanwhile tweeted that he was "anguished by the loss of lives". Anguished by the loss of lives due to a rail accident in Raebareli. Condolences to the bereaved families and I pray that the injured recover quickly. UP Government, Railways and NDRF are ensuring all possible assistance at the site of the accident: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 10, 2018 × #SpotVisuals: Rescue and relief operations are underway at the spot where 9 coaches of New Farakka Express train derailed in #Raebareli. 7 people died in the accident, 21 injured. pic.twitter.com/JwukreeWVY — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 10, 2018 × Emergency helpline numbers have been set up at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction (what used to be Mughalsarai Junction) in UP and at Patna railway station in Bihar. The numbers are: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction — BSNL: 05412-254145, Railway phone no.: 027-73677. Patna station — BSNL: 0612-2202290, 0612-2202291, 0612-220229, Railway phone no.: 025-83288. New Farakka Express train derailment in #Raebareli: Railway Min has directed to effectively undertake relief&rescue op & provide best possible medical help to the injured. He has ordered an inquiry which will be conducted by Commission of Railway Safety, Northern Circle(file pic) pic.twitter.com/llzbLCMWJk — ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2018 × ANI reported that Goyal had directed effective relief and rescue operations and that the "best possible medical help" be provided to the injured. CM Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the train accident 50 m from Harchandpur railway station. He has directed the DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide all possible relief and rescue. https://t.co/YRVTNQTqNw — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 10, 2018 × ANI reported earlier that Adityanath had taken cognisance of the accident and had directed the Harchandpur DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide "all possible relief".

UP: Seven dead, 21 injured after New Farakka Express train derails near Raebareli

<p>Six people are dead and 20 have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ANI reported that six coaches of the train ran off the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station. The accident took place at about 6.05 am Wednesday morning.</p>

<p>The train was headed to New Delhi from Malda town in West Bengal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The injured have been taken to hospital. There are fears though that the number of fatalities may rise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All train lines passing through the accident site have been blocked.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpotVisuals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SpotVisuals</a> from Raebareli: 5 died, several injured after 6 coaches of New Farakka Express train derailed 50 m from Harchandpur railway station this morning. NDRF teams from Lucknow and Varanasi have reached the spot. <a href="https://t.co/aK1jiAuReV">pic.twitter.com/aK1jiAuReV</a></p>
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<p>National Disaster Response Force&nbsp;teams from Lucknow and Varanasi meanwhile have reached the spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ANI added that UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the accident and has directed the Harchandpur DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide "all possible relief".&nbsp;</p>

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— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANINewsUP/status/1049846862977658880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Emergency helpline numbers meanwhile have been set up at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction (what used to be Mughalsarai Junction) in UP and at Patna railway station in Bihar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The numbers are:</p>

<p>Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction — BSNL: 05412-254145, Railway phone no.: 027-73677.</p>

<p>Patna station — BSNL: 0612-2202290, 0612-2202291, 0612-220229, Railway phone no.: 025-83288.&nbsp;</p>


Six people are dead and 20 have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district. ANI reported that six coaches of the train ran off the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station.

Six people are dead and 20 have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district. ANI reported that six coaches of the train ran off the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station. The accident took place at about 6.05 am Wednesday morning. The train was headed to New Delhi from Malda town in West Bengal. The injured have been taken to hospital. There are fears though that the number of fatalities may rise. All train lines passing through the accident site have been blocked. #SpotVisuals from Raebareli: 5 died, several injured after 6 coaches of New Farakka Express train derailed 50 m from Harchandpur railway station this morning. NDRF teams from Lucknow and Varanasi have reached the spot. pic.twitter.com/aK1jiAuReV — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 10, 2018 × National Disaster Response Force teams from Lucknow and Varanasi meanwhile have reached the spot. ANI added that UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the accident and has directed the Harchandpur DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide "all possible relief". CM Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the train accident 50 m from Harchandpur railway station. He has directed the DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide all possible relief and rescue. https://t.co/YRVTNQTqNw — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 10, 2018 × Emergency helpline numbers meanwhile have been set up at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction (what used to be Mughalsarai Junction) in UP and at Patna railway station in Bihar. The numbers are: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction — BSNL: 05412-254145, Railway phone no.: 027-73677. Patna station — BSNL: 0612-2202290, 0612-2202291, 0612-220229, Railway phone no.: 025-83288.

UP: Six dead, 20 injured after New Farakka Express train derails in Harchandpur

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<p>Five people are dead and several have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ANI reported that six coaches of the train ran off the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>U.S Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley exits President Donald Trump's cabinet as the most high-profile female member, potentially putting her back into play as a candidate for a Republican Party struggling with women voters.</p>

<p>In her out-of-the-blue announcement on Tuesday, Haley, 46, pointedly tried to shut down talk that she would run for any office in 2020, including challenging Trump in his re-election bid.</p>

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<p>At the White House, Trump said he has not read it yet.</p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would be held after US congressional elections on Nov. 6.</p>

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<p>US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley abruptly announced her resignation on Tuesday. Haley will step down at the end of the year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There has been speculation that Haley might run against Donald Trump in the 2020 elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There has also been speculation as to who might replace Haley, with Trump saying might be his daughter Ivanka.&nbsp;</p>


UP: 5 dead, several injured after New Farakka Express train derails in Harchandpur Five people are dead and several have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh.

UP: 5 dead, several injured after New Farakka Express train derails in Harchandpur Five people are dead and several have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh. ANI reported that six coaches of the train ran off the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station. Nikki Haley resigns from Trump cabinet, speculation is she might run against him in 2020 U.S Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley exits President Donald Trump's cabinet as the most high-profile female member, potentially putting her back into play as a candidate for a Republican Party struggling with women voters. In her out-of-the-blue announcement on Tuesday, Haley, 46, pointedly tried to shut down talk that she would run for any office in 2020, including challenging Trump in his re-election bid. But that hardly stopped Washington from playing a new round in its favourite parlour game: Who's running for what? President, vice president and U.S. senator were all on the table. Trump says he has not read UN global warming report but is sceptical US President Donald Trump said he has yet to read a UN report warning of global warming-caused chaos unless drastic action is taken and added that he is sceptical. The landmark report released Monday said that time is running out to avert climate-induced disaster. The Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) declared it had "high confidence" in its predictions. At the White House, Trump said he has not read it yet. Trump says next summit with North Korea's Kim after US midterm elections US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would be held after US congressional elections on Nov. 6. Speaking to reporters as he flew to Iowa for a political rally, Trump said: "It’ll be after the midterms. I just can't leave now." Ivanka would be 'dynamite' UN envoy: Trump US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley abruptly announced her resignation on Tuesday. Haley will step down at the end of the year. There has been speculation that Haley might run against Donald Trump in the 2020 elections. There has also been speculation as to who might replace Haley, with Trump saying might be his daughter Ivanka.

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